1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Corvette | P4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2228 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
